Yes, you can change the name of the plugin but keep in mind future updates will not work.
Here is the plugin directory structure
yoursite\wp-content\plugins\ [editing-plugin-folder]
open the folder you will find a .php file in there, edit the file using any editor. you can change the name of the plugin in commented area
/*
Plugin Name: Name according to you
Plugin URI:
*/
save the file refresh your wp-admin dashboard and there you go .
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